General Laborer

Richland, WA

Req #23940
Posted: 05/08/26
Salary: $25.58 per hour

Individuals hired as a General Labor Associates for our box plant in Richland will be hired and trained to work in a General Labor position.    The successful candidates will join our highly-ranked team and learn about our business, culture and expectations.  The hourly rate will be $25.58.

 PCA offers competitive benefits package, included but not limited to:

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • 401k
  • Gainshare program
  • Paid vacation based on years of service
  • Paid sick time based on hours worked
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Stipends for both safety shoes and glasses 
  • Stipends for gym memberships

EXPLANATION

  • Employees (and their dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance coverage, subject to applicable waiting periods.
  • Employees are:
    •  Automatically enrolled in PCA's 401k retirement plan at the time of hire
    • Eligible for 11 paid holidays after completing 30 days worked
    • Reimbursed up to $150 for safety shoes after completing their introductory period
    • Eligible for up to $35 per month for monthly fitness membership
    • Annual gainshare

If you want to be part of an exceptional team who works in Golden Rule environment and provides a competitive pay and benefits package, please apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain a safety mindset.
  • Sets up converting and/or corrugator accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
  • Inspect all material before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run.  
  • Monitors box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
  • Check rolls for damage.
  • Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
  • Assist others within the crew with job duties on the machine.
  • Complete necessary data entry and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
  • Submit maintenance work orders through BPMS for repairs needed.
  • Complete annual food packaging and safety training.
  • Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.   

Basic Qualifications:

  • Maintain a safety mindset.
  • Sets up converting and/or corrugator accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
  • Inspect all material before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run. 
  • Monitors box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
  • Check rolls for damage.
  • Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
  • Assist others within the crew with job duties on the machine.
  • Complete necessary data entry and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
  • Submit maintenance work orders through BPMS for repairs needed.
  • Complete annual food packaging and safety training.
  • Report any discovered food packaging safety risks or concerns.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.  

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Continuous education and/or trade school.
  • Previous leadership responsibilities.
  • Two years of forklift experience.
  • Good computer skills.  
  • Demonstrated ability to be solutions oriented and proactive.
  • Previous corrugated experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and work as a cohesive team member.  

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
  • Ability to work within a team and effectively communicate with members.
  • Mechanical aptitude, ability to read a tape measure and have a strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to maneuver through computer programs to access information and enter accurate information.
  • Self-starter, ability to troubleshoot machinery and solutions oriented.